Investment

With typical returns of up to 10% achievable on capital investment in residential property to let in much of the UK, the buy-to-let market provides a highly efficient long-term investment medium.

Pre-purchase guidance
Our considerable local experience in this field, together with our independent status, means that we are able to provide practical and impartial advice on such matters as the type of property and the area that you should consider, and also on a choice of lenders to approach to suit your circumstances. Pre-purchase guidance is available free of charge.

Post-purchase refurbishment
From minor works to complete refurbishment, we are able to assist in the process of preparing the property for letting in a variety of ways, including the arranging and supervising of redecoration and repairs, carpeting, curtaining and furnishings. Our relationship with local suppliers and tradespeople ensures competitive pricing and quality workmanship. Our fees for arranging and supervising refurbishment works are a minimum of 10% of the total expenditure.

Ongoing management
Our Letting and Management Service is summarised on our 'Landlords Page'.

1. Research the Market

2. Choose a promising area

3. Do the maths - will your investment work out?

4. Shoparound - find a good mortgage deal

5. Think about your target tenant

6. Don't be over ambitious

7. Consider looking further afield for your property

8. Haggle over price

9. Be aware of the pitfalls

10. Consider how hands on you want to be - instructing a letting agent to manage the property will save you time and hassle

(abstract from Thisismoney.co.uk, 2006).

	© EDEN Lettings & Management. 2006.